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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,131.51, 48,481.86 and 19,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,131.51, 48,481.86 and 19,215.62 is: 26,517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,131.51 : 48,481.86 = 19,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,131.51/48,481.86 = 19,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,131.51x = 48,481.86 × 19,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,131.51x = 931,608,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,608,998.65/35,131.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,517.76

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